Easter events set for Friday, Saturday

NEW ULM — Just in time for Good Friday, a new sign was installed at the Way of the Cross Wednesday. Funded by the Knights of Columbus, private donations and memorials, the new sign replaces a smaller, yellow sign that pointed to the shrine of ...

April 1, 2026

Woven with history

By: Amy Zents

NEW ULM — For Gretchen Ferrell, a basket is rarely just a basket. It may be sized to fit a corner, built sturdy enough to carry a casserole, or shaped into a delicate “Easter Bunny” with hand‑formed ears. A lifetime of this ...

April 1, 2026

Ron Bolduan: a legacy of environmental learning

By: Amy Zents

NEW ULM — Less than 24 hours after receiving one of the district’s highest recognitions, ISD 88 Foundation Hall of Fame inductee Ron Bolduan was back at work doing what earned him the honor in the first place: educating the community about ...

April 1, 2026

Area roundup: Raiders softball opens season with win

PREP SOFTBALL NICOLLET 12, GHEC/T/ML 7 TRUMAN — Nicollet defeated Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Truman/Martin Luther 12-7 in a Valley Division softball game on Tuesday. Brielle Osborne earned the win for Nicollet, striking out three while ...

April 1, 2026

Blackhawks shut out Knights in 5-inning win

By: Ari Selvey

SEARLES — Madelia continued its hot start to the year with a 12-0 win over Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s in five innings Tuesday in a nonconference prep baseball game. The game ended after five innings due to the 10-run rule. “The boys came ...

March 31, 2026

KNUJ selects winter POTYs

KNUJ named its winter season Athletes of the Year on Tuesday. New Ulm’s Elijah Rieser (left) and Le Sueur-Henderson’s George Doherty were named as Co-Wrestlers of the Year. Rieser placed fourth at state at 139 in Class AA and posted a 43-11 ...

March 31, 2026